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Pronunciation / Transliteration: borsa
"Ha messo i vestiti nella borsa per il viaggio."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A bag or suitcase used for carrying personal belongings.
"She packed her mala with clothes for the weekend trip." - 2
A term used in some cultures to refer to a string of beads used for prayer or meditation.
"He counted his prayers on the mala, focusing on each bead."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'mala' originates from the Latin 'mala', meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. It has evolved through various languages, including Portuguese, where it refers to a type of bag or suitcase, reflecting a shift in meaning from a negative connotation to a practical object.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mala" is said worldwide
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sac
Transliteration: sak
"Elle a pris son sac pour le voyage."
Tasche
Transliteration: tashe
"Er hat seine Tasche für die Reise gepackt."
borsa
Transliteration: borsa
"Ha messo i vestiti nella borsa per il viaggio."
bolsa
Transliteration: bolsa
"Ella empacó su bolsa para el viaje."
mala
Transliteration: mala
"Ela colocou suas roupas na mala para a viagem."
बैग
Transliteration: baig
"उसने यात्रा के लिए बैग पैक किया।"
包
Transliteration: bāo
"她为旅行打包了包。"
가방
Transliteration: gabang
"그녀는 여행을 위해 가방을 쌌다."
バッグ
Transliteration: baggu
"彼女は旅行のためにバッグを詰めた。"
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